An oil tanker suffered an explosion off the coast of Iraq, damaging a tank that is losing water, a representative for the ship said.

An oil tanker suffered an explosion off the coast of Iraq which damaged a tank that is losing water, signaling wider risks to shipping in the Persian Gulf beyond the Strait of Hormuz.

Iraq has suspended operations at its oil terminals following attacks on two tankers near its waters. The incidents caused fires onboard both vessels, but all crew members have been safely evacuated ...